CVE-2015-2492: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 9, 2015

Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, aka "Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2486, CVE-2015-2487, CVE-2015-2490, CVE-2015-2494, CVE-2015-2498, and CVE-2015-2499.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Microsoft Internet Explorer=8

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Event History

Sep 9, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2492?

CVE-2015-2492 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2492?

To address CVE-2015-2492, users should update their Internet Explorer versions to the latest supported version provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2015-2492?

CVE-2015-2492 affects Internet Explorer versions 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-2492?

CVE-2015-2492 can be exploited through crafted web pages that lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2492 until I can update?

There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2015-2492, and updating Internet Explorer is strongly recommended.